Colorado's behavioral health sector saw 199 providers appear in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. This figure represents 2% of the national weekly total, signaling a consistent, albeit smaller, contribution to the national behavioral health workforce expansion. While only 1 new provider was added this week, Colorado has accumulated 99 new providers year-to-date. The majority, 152, are individual practitioners, alongside 47 organizational entities, reflecting a diverse service delivery landscape.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Among ABA-specific credentials, the data indicates 11 BCBAs and 44 RBTs. Notably, 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, showcasing a professional who can provide both direct care and supervision. The observed ratio of 4 RBTs for every BCBA suggests a relatively strong supervisory capacity compared to some states, where the demand for BCBA supervision often outstrips supply. This ratio is vital for ensuring quality oversight of RBTs delivering direct applied behavior analysis services. Additionally, 50 providers hold multiple taxonomies, indicating a broad scope of practice or specialized service offerings within the state.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
The individual provider workforce in Colorado is predominantly female, with 125 female providers constituting 82%. Male providers number 22, making up 14%, while 5 providers identify as nonbinary, representing 3%. Several organizations show a significant footprint: MOMENTUM COUNSELING AND CONSULTING LLC appears 6 times, COLORADO HEALING COLLECTIVE appears 4 times, LA COCINA appears 4 times, and COLORADO TREATMENT SERVICES LLC appears 3 times. These repeated appearances suggest multi-site operations or a substantial number of affiliated practitioners, a common characteristic of expanding behavioral health organizations, including larger chains.
This data collectively suggests a steadily growing and primarily female-led behavioral health workforce in Colorado, with a healthy RBT-to-BCBA ratio that bodes well for maintaining and expanding access to ABA services across the state.
